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Since the Social Threads seem to have been done away with, this is the new home of the VS Social Thread. We talk about everything from VS to Beauty to Coupons to Hot Deals...and of course, our personal lives.
Roll call! Let's get back to what we do!
Please PM everyone who was a part of the VS Social Thread to inform them of our new home.
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BF and I visited an estate/antique jeweler while we were looking because I was more interested in the band than the actual diamond. (Originally, we actually wanted moissanite because we're really bothered by the diamond industry in general, but moissanite isn't available at many B&M retailers at all and BF didn't want to buy a ring online.)
It was hard enough for ME to decide on which ring, never mind if he had had to pick it out on his own. Too many choices! The one I chose is a vintage reproduction based on one from England around 1900, so there's tons of filigree and detailing on the band. It was a small shop, so the jeweler was super nice and patient--he took almost 40% off the base price of the ring! I was so glad BF and I went together because it made the whole process so much easier, and he got to help me pick a ring that we both really like.
that is a good idea about printing everything out. i will have to get more organized!
Wow, super organized! I need to take a page from your book!
You seem like the type to take things in stride very well
You have so many words of wisdom!
I like your style. I love a spreadsheet and a binder. #organizing
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awww that blows that your hotel charges you for blocks. i'm lucky that most of the ones in the area for me do courtesy blocks. i think the good thing about the blocks is, your guests are usually all on the same floor/in the same area. but really, it's not that important, and you're totally right - they can probably find better rates elsewhere! it is usually a little cheaper than the going rate for your weekend - my quotes have been 20-50 off the current 'best available rate'. i will probably do blocks at 1 or 2 hotels to let them choose (and since there's no charge to us) but will also let them know which one i plan on staying at, and also that it may be cheaper to book without our rate. but the nice thing about the hotel block is, if your guests book under your code, you can see/manage it, so you can actually view who books and whatnot. kinda neat.
About the hotel blocks, that's kinda stalkerish, hehe! But it looks like it works well for you though, and your guests. Dang, feels like so much $$ being spent on guests.
I used to use spreadsheets, but I wound up with quite a few and I'd rather have all the info in one central spot.
On another note, are you engaged?! Or planning on it? How fun! I haven't started looking into much yet in terms of venues or pricing but let's compare notes when the time comes, shall we?
And nope, not engaged yet. Probably won't be for another 5 years. I have to hit a couple of milestones first before anything is going to be official with a ring. But since it's a long distance relationship, it's better to figure everything out as soon as possible.
I have all my estimated costs already set up for the wedding, so I'd be more than happy to share. But since I'm out in Los Angeles, the costs are significantly higher and I'm planning for a beach wedding as well. I think the other brides to be will definitely be of more help as well since they're going through it all. Mine will be a couple years later down the road
Through tough times builds character, no? But I can only imagine the stress. They said it's supposed to be the happiest day of your life, seems to be the most stressful day of your life!!
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of course i ordered the one dimi posted about that's available only in size 5.5.
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of course i ordered the one dimi posted about that's available only in size 5.5.